Now that it’s (slowly) getting warmer here in New York, we can finally start spending some time outside! I personally can’t wait to go on more walks, hikes and beach trips. And since I’m moving to San Francisco in May, you can bet I’m going to be doing a ton of exploring.

And while you’re enjoying the outdoors, don’t forget to snag some pebbles and stones for your next DIY. If you’re wondering how, visit one of my newest eHow articles; I shared three different ways to transform rocks into jewelry. There’s a wire-wrapped ring, a leather-wrapped necklace, and a stone charm bracelet.